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1704 points ardit33 | 2 comments | 13 Aug 20 19:03 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source

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mulmen ◴[13 Aug 20 22:15 UTC] No.24150206[source]▶

I get hung up in the semantics of monopoly. I don't think it really applies here because Android exists. But if we frame this as an anti-competitive question I think it is very clear Apple's practices are anti-competitive.

I'm not a fan of diluting the term "monopoly", I think we need modern laws to encourage competition. Maybe I just need to get over my pedantry.

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1. hu3 ◴[13 Aug 20 22:35 UTC] No.24150429[source]▶

>>24150206 #

Android lets you install apps from any site without hassle.

And those apps can charge you money without giving Google a single dime.

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2. mulmen ◴[13 Aug 20 23:45 UTC] No.24151303[source]▶

>>24150429 (TP) #

Sure but does that mean Apple's actions are not anti-competitive?

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Apple just kicked Fortnite off the App Store